lulav

American  

[loo-lahv, loo-lawv, -luhv] / luˈlɑv, ˈlu lɔv, -ləv /

noun

Judaism.

lulavim, plural lulavs plural

1. a palm branch for use with the etrog during the Sukkoth festival service.

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• lulavs
  plural
• lulavim
  plural

Etymology

Origin of lulav

First recorded in 1890–95, lulav is from the Hebrew word lūlābh

Example Sentences

Still, Sukkot is a joyous occasion, one that is centered on four plant species: the myrtle, willow, citron and date palm, whose frond is known as the lulav.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

The lulav industry, such as it is, relies primarily on longstanding connections, with the largest suppliers closely guarding their source of the palm fronds.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2011